Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust Ride On
bus schedules starting Sunday, July 18, to increase overall service and improve
efficiency. The changes reflect the continuing shift of resources toward
schedule patterns as the County reopens following the COVID-19 health crisis.
As part of the increased service changes, the innovative Flex on-demand service
will return in the Rockville and Wheaton/Glenmont areas on Monday, July 19.
Ride On planners have monitored ridership data and on-time performance
feedback to identify routes that could achieve more efficiency with schedule
updates. The information led to the 19 routes that will have schedule changes
starting July 18.
Routes that will have schedule changes and some improved frequencies
include: 1, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 20, 34, 46, 47, 48, 49, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, and 64.
Click on the route number to see the timetable.
All County-operated transit services remain free of charge at least through
Sept. 30.
Flash,
the high-frequency service that has been operating since October on Colesville
Road/ Columbia Pike (US 29) and Lockwood Drive, will continue to be fully
operational. Flash destinations include Downtown Silver Spring, Four Corners,
White Oak, Fairland and Burtonsville
The on-demand Flex
service in the Rockville and Wheaton/Glenmont defined zones, returns to service
on July 19 and now will include a call center for reservations. Riders
who choose to use the call center to schedule rides rather than mobile apps can
call 240-301-3842.
Details about the Flex service zones can be viewed at RideOnFlex.com.
While residents cannot book rides until service resumes on July 19, they can download
the app from the Apple or Google app stores to familiarize themselves with the
interface.
For the safety of Ride On customers and employees, all riders using MCDOT’s
public transportation system—including all Ride On buses, the Flash, and
Flex—must wear face coverings for the duration of their trips as required by
the Federal masking mandate. All buses have a supply of face coverings for
riders who cannot provide their own. Bus interiors will continue to be
cleaned by the County’s Department of General Services twice daily with
hospital-grade viral disinfectant. Bus filter and ventilation systems are
treated each night with a disinfectant.
To find more information about Ride On, go to RideOnBus.com. To
receive updates, sign up for email
alerts, and for text alerts, text MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311.
Follow Ride On on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Also, riders can call 311 within the County or 240-777-0311 outside the County.
